Future Food with Analisa Winther

When you picture a CEO what do you see? Historically, I’ve imagined someone who calls the shots. That makes the executive decision. That people listen to. But the problem with this model is that it can quickly become all about “What does the boss think? How do I make them happy” vs focusing on the mission and how the organization is here to serve. I see an increasing number of leaders taking action to change this structure. They are putting impact first by making themselves interchangeable. They couldn't care less if they are CEO. It’s about recognizing the best person for the job and empowering them to lead based on what the company needs in that moment. These leaders are building companies where everyone is a leader in their own way. No one person carries the company. Everyone helps to fill in the blanks. This level of trust is only possible because the organization’s vision and values are clear. Every decision is made on that foundation rather than fulfilling a sole leader's desires, ego, or opinions. This is just 1 of 5 leadership trends I’m noticing amongst agrifood executives who are choosing to do business differently and modeling it at their organizations. To hear the other 4 trends, follow the link in my bio to listen to the Future Food podcast or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eYSswQSX

The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. When bringing a new product or service to market -- one that's really innovative -- are you thinking about how to takeover the existing system from day 1? What I most respect about @Pasturebird's startup journey is that they understood how the legacy industry operates. In the poultry industry, 6,000 birds fit on a semi-truck at a time. So they decided to build an automated free range chicken coop that could plug and play into the existing system. The effect? No excuses. Replacing the old with a solution that's better for people and the planet becomes obvious when it's easily substituted. This is an awesome lesson for any startup or corporate intrapreneur looking to build at scale You can listen to the full story of how Pasturebird became the largest pasture raised poultry company in the world on Future Food with Analisa Winther. Find the conversation with Founder Paul Greive wherever you get your podcasts. PS: Are you a Founder looking to fundraise from corporate venture capital arms? I coach startups on how to fundraise millions from vision and value aligned investors. Send a DM for more information and to set up a call.

Many startups are skeptical about partnering with corporations. And I get it. They're afraid they will do them wrong. And yes, behind closed doors, Founders have told me the most insane horror stories. From stealing IP, moving too slow on a deal putting the startup in financial peril, to being the pawn of greenwashing, corporations can be bad. But my experience of corporate venture capital and partnerships is that they are a powerful tool for change. For the last decade, I've been working as a business matchmaker connecting investors to innovative ideas within the startup ecosystem. PINC to Kaffe Bueno, IKEA to Doconomy, the list goes on. These relationships take time to cultivate and were built on shared values and a shared vision for what the future can look like. But when they work… they really work. This is why I was psyched to her that Pasturebird?teamed up with Perdue Farms?to make one of the largest exits in regenerative agriculture to date and form a powerful partnership that can scale change fast. Case and point in this video. In the latest episode of?Future Food with Analisa Winther, Founder Paul Greive?shares how Pasturebird set themselves to scale from day 1. He also shares how they conducted personal due diligence on Perdue to make sure they were a fit and how they continue to reinforce the vision to this day. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. PS: Are you an investor looking to connect to the agrifood startup ecosystem? I connect investors to Founders and accelerators building a better future through so that your pipeline is filled with visionary leaders creating a better tomorrow. Send a DM to set up a call.

You know what I admire? ? Leaders who declare a big vision and stick to it. ? Leaders who show up consistently, day after day, year after year. ? Leaders who understand that building greatness requires a great team. You know what I admire? ? Leaders who recognize their strengths and fill in the blanks on their weaknesses. ? Leaders who are here to serve and understand we are part of a bigger picture. ? Leaders who are committed to leaving the world better than they found it. You know who I admire? Pasturebird Over a decade ago, Paul Greive’s health started him on a quest to source high quality ingredients straight from the source. He couldn’t find high quality chickens in his neighborhood so he and his family starting raising chickens in their backyard. It was here that their first vision emerged, high quality affordable food for all. But how then to scale? Raising chickens in a backyard is expensive and labor intensive yet demand for his first company Primal Pastures was high. So Paul and his team invented the first automated free range chicken coop and Pasturebird was born with a vision to raise a million chickens at a time regenerating 10,000 acres of land a year. Despite having the largest exist in regen ag to date (to Perdue Farms) the work isn’t over. The vision remains the same. I am thrilled that Paul agreed to come on Future Food with Analisa Winther to share his story. There is so much we can learn from it. Pasturebird is one of the examples of visionary leadership that I include in my popular keynote on the Future Food Revolution. I’ve delivered this talk on stages from Copenhagen to Korea to New York City and ever time the audience leaves inspired. They can see what the future looks like and it’s… exciting. Link in bio to listen Future Food with Analisa Winther wherever you get your podcasts. PS: Want to book a keynote on the Future Food Revolution for your next event? Send me a DM and we’ll get the conversation started.

Eating at Leo in Bogota, Colombia changed my life The meal was so good, eye-opening, and life-changing that I’ve featured it on all my keynotes on the future of food since. Here’s why: ???? As a restaurant, they use their platform to build a strong regional food system ???? They celebrate the beauty, multiculturality, and diversity of Colombia through food ???? They take a long-term approach to innovation and relationship-building ???? They use food to build bridges between rural and urban areas ???? They elevate ingredients many of us have never heard of or dared to try ???? They promote and build biodiverse supply chains ???? They design experiences that open people’s hearts and minds to change Here’s the thing. Every restaurant has the power to strengthen their local food system. For more info on how gastronomy can be used a vehicle for development, check out the latest episode of Future Food with Analisa Winther ?? love this post? Drop a comment below or reshare it with your network! PS: are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I deliver keynotes on the trends, technologies, and innovations influencing the future of food. Send me a DM for more info. #worlds50best #worlds50bestbars #worlds50bestrestaurants #leo #bogota #colombia #michelinstars

Co-evolution ? Ingredients that develop together, pair well together This is why matching a local wine with a local food tends to taste so damn good We have seen this for years in the European kitchens. What happens when we get to know and explore powerful pairings from the rest of the world? The latest episode of Future Food with Analisa Winther takes us to Colombia. I speak with one of the best restaurants in the world about how they are innovating tradition based on the different territoties of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Link in bio to listen or find it wherever you get your podcasts. ?? love this story? Share it with your network to help spread the word.

Every organization needs a vision Doesn't matter if you're a startup, community, government body, or corporation. To affect change, you need to clearly and confidently articulate your vision to rally stakeholders and bring that future into reality. On the latest episode of Future Food with Analisa Winther, I speak to Estefania Simon-Sasyk from Mycelium Gastronomy Network about the importance of a strong vision in facilitating innovation. Vision work is the first thing I do with every single person in my coaching and consulting practice. After listening to the episode, you'll understand why. Link in bio to listen.

You, me, and Chat GPT AI is changing how we seek, organize, and interact with information With the democratization of the internet, phones, and Google, we got all the worlds information at our fingertips The ability to use this information hinged on your ability to query, sort, and synthesize data Chat GPT has changed the game with many heralding it as the new Google Now instead of combing the internet for answers, I can ask Chat GPT for what I want and it will return an answer back to me immediately This is amazing AND as Estefania Simon-Sasyk rightly says, there is some information you can't Google your way to With information democratized and standardized, novelty now comes wisdom And wisdom comes from lived experiences and perspective that adds context to decision making Maintaining diversity will be key for coming up with innovative ideas, but also creating strategies that really fit the needs of the world and reflect the challenges of our time On the latest episode of Future Food with Analisa Winther, we dive into the future of agrifood innovation in depth. Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

I love corporate venture capitalism because value is created beyond the investment While VC is often solely focused on maximizing the financial return of an investment, CVCs get to think bigger. They can create additional value through strategic capabilities, learning, and development Over the last few years, I've worked on corporate innovation projects for IKEA, Paulig, and Novozymes helping their innovation units identify opportunities for investment, partnership, and new product development. And while value IS generated from the financial return, I often see the most value created in cultural and mindset shifts that result from interactions with entrepreneurs and futuristic ideas. It takes a lot of convincing to get a deal past a CVC's investment committee The intrapreneurs in charge of shepherding a deal spend a lot of time pitching internally, making a case for why the org needs to place a bet in this space. In this process, the organization is exposed to new ideas and challenged to see things differently. An entrepreneurial mindset rubs off. On the latest episode of Future Food with Analisa Winther, I speak with Estefania Simon-Sasyk about corporate innovation in the agrifood sector and how ethics is the new sustainability when it comes to new product development. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gtTBMypx

Where two ecosystems meet, you will find the highest concentration of biodiversity ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? There's an innovation lesson here ?? We know that diversity is key for building resilient systems This is true in nature as it is true in communities and organizations Diversity of people, thought, and backgrounds in leadership positions makes us stronger But how often do we interact with ecosystems unfamiliar to our usual territory? When it comes to the future of food, I see 3 trends emerging as a result of purposely increasing diversity and biodiversity in organizations: 1. Convergence of technologies will lead to new industries, business models, and opportunities 2. Organizations will collaborate to work towards a common goal rather than competing for resources 3. New possibilities will emerge that aren't even on our radar as more people, ideas, and sectors who don't normally gather mix Want to dive deeper into this conversation? In the latest episode of?Future Food with Analisa Winther, I speak with?Mycelium Gastronomy Network?about the power of diversity in spurring innovation in the public and private sector. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:?https://lnkd.in/gtTBMypx